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Associate Degree in Commerce (Applied)

Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J

Our commerce course is your ticket to getting the ‘big picture’ in business, giving you the wide range of business management skills to get yourself job ready and put your employer in the box seat for a highly efficient and profitable workplace.Offering you the opportunity to develop your business skills and be part of a learning community that provides the necessary support to help you achieve your goals, through practical teaching you will be equipped with all of the relevant skills and knowledge to succeed in the business world.Classes are timetabled on weekdays during the day and are delivered face-to-face.Our supportive small group environments mean you are more than just a face in a crowded lecture theatre, giving you one-on-one support to assist your learning. Committed and passionate teachers, with practical experience in their field of expertise, use innovative teaching strategies to assist you in developing your subject knowledge.Offering courses at both degree and associate degree levels, your studies will focus on developing your skills in key areas such as:accounting (including auditing and taxation)financemanagementmarketingbusiness ethicslaweconomicscommunicationinternational business (subject to the number of students enrolled)Our courses are designed to meet the emerging demands of business and the broader community, exposing you to real business issues and opportunities relevant to the national and global marketplace.Get an inside view of what it's like to study commerce with us and read our student profiles from Rainier Culwick and Ekram Alpogut. One of our commerce students, Huong Dang Thi, has also won the 'Victorian International Student of the Year' Higher Education award and the Premier's 'International Student of the Year' Award.Take the next step towards making your mark in the dynamic world of business and commerce.Like Box Hill Institute - Business & Management on Facebook Our Associate Degree in Commerce gives you the ability to develop practical business skills in a flexible learning environment. The course is designed to meet emerging demands in the industry, so you’ll be exposed to realistic business issues and environments, with guidance from passionate teachers. Your learning will focus on key areas including accounting, finance management, marketing, business ethics, communication and international business (subject to number of students enrolled).

Designed for

Applicants with Higher Education StudyApplicants who have completed some of a higher education course, either at non-university higher education providers or university some time ago or recently, are welcome to apply.  Applicants seeking to transfer to Box Hill Institute from another education provider or applicants changing to a different course at Box Hill Institute can apply for Advanced Standing. All applications for Advanced Standing are assessed on an individual basis and are granted for subjects where the content and learning outcomes have been demonstrated through your completion of subjects in your prior course.Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) StudyApplicants who have completed a VET course of study in Commerce/ Business at a public TAFE or other VET provider either recently or some time ago, are welcome to apply.  All training packages of Diploma of Commerce/ Business completed within ten years prior to application will be accepted.  You will receive credit for up to four degree subjects on the basis of your diploma studies.Applicants with work and life experienceApplicants with work and life experience have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. applicants who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.‘Experience’ could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education.  This includes mature age entry, professional experience, community involvement or work experience.  Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped them to prepare for tertiary education or are relevant to Commerce/ Business.Applicants with recent Secondary EducationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is based primarily on completion of Year 12 undertaken at school, TAFE or other VET or higher education provider (this includes both Australian or overseas equivalent) that was completed (or will be) in the current year or within the previous two years.Applicants must have successfully completed VCE (or equivalent) with a study score of at least 20 in units 3 and 4 English (any). The following VCE subjects would benefit students undertaking the degree: accounting, economics, legal studies and mathematics.NB: All relevant criteria will be considered – e.g. school results, work experience and other study whether VET or prior higher education.

Structure

You are required to complete 16 subjects (96 points). There are 13 core subjects (78 points) and 3 elective subjects (18 points).

Subjects

  • managment accounting
  • accounting theory
  • financial accounting
  • business finance
  • business information systems
  • microeconomics
  • marketing law
  • business ethics
  • global business economics
  • global business management
  • accounting for decision making
  • business communication
  • business statistics
  • fundamentals of marketing
  • macroeconomics
  • introduction to management
  • organisational behaviour
  • introduction to business law
  • perspectives on asia and pacific culture and business

Standard entry requirements

VTAC application and direct entry availableApplicants completing secondary education (Year 12) or equivalent must: Submit a VTAC ApplicationAll other applicants must:submit an application (via Apply Now above) Recognition of Prior Learning is available.. International students please apply through:an authorised representative in your countrya Box Hill Institute booth at an education exhibitionor direct to Box Hill InstituteSee how to apply or contact the international office for more information.

Recognition

This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and the qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 6 and Box Hill Institute Graduate Attributes. After successful completion, you can apply for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce (Applied). You may be eligible to receive credit equivalent of 4 semesters in duration and can complete the Bachelor Degree within 1 year of full time study.

Study pathways

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